An Unchanging Reality (Take two)

[shugyosha]

Eophyn

She nods at Dormet's plan. "Let's go"

[Man on Fire]

"Yeah, good idea." Serph says, then turns to the monk. "Thank you for making this talk possible, it helped us a lot. And clearly made that guy happier." He says.

[stanleyindraven]

Dromet will wave a good-bye to the monks and lead his friends toward Vestaria.

[meemaas]

The monks bid the party goodbye and allow them to leave. The party as a whole heads onto the path into Vesperia after a short while into the kingdom, they come at a crossroads. The signs point towards Bridgerook and Angel Falls, with the third path unnamed. Obviously the fourth path leads back the way you came.

[shugyosha]

Eophyn

She looks at the two men for direction.

[stanleyindraven]

"So, civilization or adventure?" Dromet smiles at Eophyn playfully.

"I guess it doesn't matter what city we head to. How about Bridgerook?"

[Man on Fire]

"I dunno why, but name Angel Falls doesn't sound very promising, lets go to Bridgerook."

[shugyosha]

Eophyn

The young elf nods and heads along the path to Bridgerock.

[meemaas]

As the three of them follow down the road, they make good time, as day begins to turn to evening, they can see the town they are approaching in the distance. On the right is mostly empty plains, while on the left hand side, there is a thick forest, with the forest tapering off closer up to the town.

Serph

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You think you can hear something unusual, but you can't quite place what it is

Eophyn

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You hear the sound of people whispering, and can almost hear what they are saying. You can't see them, but you can pinpoint the sound as coming from the woods alongside your left hand side off the path.

[stanleyindraven]

"We should be able to make it before long now," Dromet says to his companions.

[Man on Fire]

"Quiet, I think I heard something." Serph whispers to his friends and starts listening closely.

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Perception [roll]1d20+8-/roll]

[Man on Fire]

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Let's try this again (1d20+8)[28]

[meemaas]

Serph

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Taking your time and sorting out the noises, you can hear someone going "shhh". It seems to be in the woods nearby.

[shugyosha]

Eophyn

"Alright, you can come on out we can see you," she calls out into the woods. "We mean you no harm; we are friends."

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(1d20+7)[25] bluff
(1d20+8)[16] diplomacy

[Man on Fire]

Serph readies his bow and prepres to defend himself and gives Dromet a sing to do the same.

[shugyosha]

Eophyn

"Put down the bow... we're friendly," she whispers.

[Man on Fire]

"We're friendly but capable of defending ourselves." Serph whispers just not as low as the moments ago, so hidden people could hear them, but puts his bow down.

[meemaas]

One man stumbles out of the woods as though he's been pushed, losing his balance and falling to the ground. The next one comes out and laughs at him. "Sorry about that. There's somebody out to get us. You look dangerous. Would you be willing to help us get back home? We'll pay you." He seems sincere, albeit a bit afraid.

[stanleyindraven]

"Who is following you and why? And I see no reason we couldn't help you if needed," Dromet says to the newly exposed individuals.

[Man on Fire]

Serph lets Eophyn and Dromet do the talking, but watches closely and suspiciously the man and listens to his words.

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Sense Motive at whatever the man will say (1d20+9)[20]

[meemaas]

"I dont even know. He just started shooting at us the moment we saw him. We've been running and hiding all day long, but he keeps showing up." The men seem antsy, in a rush to get away from there.

Serph

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you get the sinking suspicion that he's not telling even an ounce of truth.

[shugyosha]

Eophyn

"Where are you headed?" she asks with concern.

[Man on Fire]

"Well, my ut is telling me you're a liar. And my gut haven't failed me so far, so you understand, I learned to trust it." Serph says. "Maybye you tried to lie to that mysterious guy too. Or maybye you robbed him. So, lets try this again, now with more honesty." He puts his best "scray Half-Or face" and readies his bow. "If I'll think you lie, I will shoot an arrow in another part of your body. Starting with arms then I will shoot at legs and then...I'll think of something. Talk." He says, trying to make very scary impression, which shouldn't be hard, considering how scared this guy already is. Serph wathes the man carefully, trying to see anything out of place about him.

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Perception to see if there isn't anything suspicious in the man.(1d20+8)[24]
Intimidate (1d20)[14]
Sense Motive at what he will say again (1d20+9)[24]

[meemaas]

The kid stumbles back, afraid now more of Serph than anything else. "W-w-we live in a small village hidden inside the forest. H-he chased us away from home, and always finds us when we try to go back...We aren't appreciated in the town up the road. I swear, i'm telling you the truth!!"

Serph

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He sounds mostly sincere, but you can feel his voice quiver more at some points than others, giving you the impression that he's not telling you everything.

[Man on Fire]

"So, tell me more about that village in the wood. And why aren't you appricated in the town? But better don't lie."

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Another sense motive at what he will say (1d20+9)[10]

[shugyosha]

Eophyn

She was surprised by Serph's interruption but she had trusted his gut. She laughed inside, he was like her mother, always suspicious of everyone. That was the gypsy way.

"Who is he?" she asks as a more stern voice.

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[meemaas]

"They mistook us with bandits. They think because we don't live in any official town, that we must be bad people, and don't want us anywhere near them." He stutters a bit, trying to regain his composure.

Serph

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Bad rolls happen to us all. This time you don't don't get any bad feelings whatsoever.

[shugyosha]

Eophyn

"Now its a they... is it a he or a they?" Eophyn asks sounding impatient.

[meemaas]

"They. The town. Your scary friend asked us why we aren't appreciated in the town. I told you i don't know anything about the man chasing us."

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Note to self. Do not make posts when you're on the verge of passing out.

[Man on Fire]

"How many people are in the village? Why nobody did anything with that crazy guy?"

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Another Sense Motive (1d20+9)[18]